Willow-leaved podocarp An unusual conifer Native to Chile. It grows well in most sites, either as an understory tree/shrub, or as a specimen in a garden. Arching or drooping branches with dark, glossy willow-like leaves. It also tolerates damp soils, near a river for example, and can resemble a weeping willow with age. Dioecious, so needs a separate male and female tree to produce its plum-shaped fleshy fruit. Site: Tolerates some exposure, including some coastal exposureSoil: Well drained to reliably moist, prefers acid but lime is good tooPosition: Full sun, tolerant of some shadeSeason of Interest: EvergreenHardiness: Fully hardyHeight: 30ft (10m) Spread: 30ft (10m) in approx 20